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2003 Anniversary Guide

Gallery: A trip down memory lane 20 years since Syracuse men’s basketball national title

By Daily Orange Photo Staff
The NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player Carmelo Anthony speaks to a crowd of more than 25,000 fans at the celebration for the Orangemen in the Carrier Dome on April 10, 2003.
The NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player Carmelo Anthony speaks to a crowd of more than 25,000 fans at the celebration for the Orangemen in the Carrier Dome on April 10, 2003. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
After the championship game on April 7, 2003, William Edelin gestures to the crowd while embracing his son Billy, whose play off the bench again sparked SU.
After the championship game on April 7, 2003, William Edelin gestures to the crowd while embracing his son Billy, whose play off the bench again sparked SU. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Students watch the NCAA championship game from a dorm room in Sadler Residence Hall on Monday, April 7, 2003.
Students watch the NCAA championship game from a dorm room in Sadler Residence Hall on Monday, April 7, 2003. Jenny Dean | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Coach Jim Boeheim, wearing his giant orange cowboy hat, rides in the parade held Saturday, April 12, 2003 honoring the 2003 NCAA national champions.
Coach Jim Boeheim, wearing his giant orange cowboy hat, rides in the parade held Saturday, April 12, 2003 honoring the 2003 NCAA national champions. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Hakim Warrick had a quiet game against Kansas on offense, but he made a huge impact on the defensive end by swatting Kirk Hinrich’s potential game-tying 3-pointer.
Hakim Warrick had a quiet game against Kansas on offense, but he made a huge impact on the defensive end by swatting Kirk Hinrich’s potential game-tying 3-pointer. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Carmelo Anthony and other Orangemen hold up the championship trophy, the first one for head coach Jim Boeheim.
Carmelo Anthony and other Orangemen hold up the championship trophy, the first one for head coach Jim Boeheim. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Syracuse Orangemen players and coaches pile onto the floor moments after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship on April 7, 2003 in New Orleans.
Syracuse Orangemen players and coaches pile onto the floor moments after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship on April 7, 2003 in New Orleans. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Despite 29-degree weather on Saturday, April 5, 2003, fans gathered on Marshall Street, some even ripping off their shirts, to celebrate Syracuse’s win over the Texas Longhorns.
Despite 29-degree weather on Saturday, April 5, 2003, fans gathered on Marshall Street, some even ripping off their shirts, to celebrate Syracuse’s win over the Texas Longhorns. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Jim Boeheim cuts down the net in Albany at the end of the East Region championship. Hakim Warrick cut down the other net on the court.
Jim Boeheim cuts down the net in Albany at the end of the East Region championship. Hakim Warrick cut down the other net on the court. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Former Syracuse basketball players Hakim Warrick, Gerry McNamara and Kueth Duany huddle together as their teammate Carmelo Anthony speaks. The three were part of former head coach Jim Boeheim’s first championship winning team in 2003.
Former Syracuse basketball players Hakim Warrick, Gerry McNamara and Kueth Duany huddle together as their teammate Carmelo Anthony speaks. The three were part of former head coach Jim Boeheim’s first championship winning team in 2003. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Fans hold their NCAA championship pennants at the celebration parade held for the Syracuse Orangemen on Saturday, April 12, 2003. The parade traveled down Salina Street and ended in Clinton Square.
Fans hold their NCAA championship pennants at the celebration parade held for the Syracuse Orangemen on Saturday, April 12, 2003. The parade traveled down Salina Street and ended in Clinton Square. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Gerry McNamara drained three key 3-pointers after leaving the Final Four game against Oklahoma in the second half with a cut over his right eye.
Gerry McNamara drained three key 3-pointers after leaving the Final Four game against Oklahoma in the second half with a cut over his right eye. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Fans cheer at the Carrier Dome for the Syracuse University Orangemen as they take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday, April 7, 2003. About 11,000 people watched the game at the Dome.
Fans cheer at the Carrier Dome for the Syracuse University Orangemen as they take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Monday, April 7, 2003. About 11,000 people watched the game at the Dome. Jenny Dean | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Carmelo Anthony makes a speech acknowledging the 20th anniversary of the 2003 NCAA National Championship. Most of the championship winning team was able to make it back for the game against Wake Forest where the university celebrated its achievement.
Carmelo Anthony makes a speech acknowledging the 20th anniversary of the 2003 NCAA National Championship. Most of the championship winning team was able to make it back for the game against Wake Forest where the university celebrated its achievement. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Students camped outside the Dome as early as 2 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2003 — 32 hours before tickets for that weekend’s Final Four would go on sale.
Students camped outside the Dome as early as 2 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2003 — 32 hours before tickets for that weekend’s Final Four would go on sale. Natalia Jimenez | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Gerry McNamara screams with excitement as the Orangemen’s Final Four victory over Texas comes to an end Saturday night.
Gerry McNamara screams with excitement as the Orangemen’s Final Four victory over Texas comes to an end Saturday night. Amy Young | Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
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